We are the employers’ organisation for the NHS in England. We support workforce leaders and represent employers and systems to develop a sustainable workforce and be the best employers they can be. We are part of the NHS Confederation.

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International Retention Toolkit

Actions employers can take to ensure internationally recruited staff will want to stay, thrive and build lasting careers in the NHS.

10 May 2023
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Supporting staff with the rising cost of living - good employment practice

To support local employers, our hub draws together important resources and good employer practice with examples from across the NHS.
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Using flexible retirement to support retention

How to support staff to work flexibly using the new flexible retirement options being introduced this year.

18 May 2023
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Latest news

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What integration means for social care

Read our joint blog with Skills for Care to learn what integrating health and care means for social care teams and the people they serve.

25 May 2023
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Submit your trade union facilities time data 2022/23

Reminder that the deadline to submit your facilities time data is 31 July 2023. Find out more and access links to the government portal.

25 May 2023
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Global Health Workforce Programme announced

DHSC has announced funding to help strengthen the health workforces in Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana. 

24 May 2023
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NHS Employers respond to the Nursing and Midwifery Council annual registration report 

Caroline Waterfield responds to the Nursing and Midwifery Council annual registration report.

23 May 2023
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Upcoming events

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DBS workshop 1: Disclosure and eligibility

Register for the first of two upcoming webinars which outline the requirements for disclosure, eligibility, barring and referrals.

5 June 2023 10:00 - 11:30 GMT
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Armed Forces reservists Community Connect - 21 June 2023

Celebrate Armed Forces Reserves day with our regular online forum for those managing, championing or supporting Armed Forces reservists in the NHS.

21 June 2023 10:30 - 12:00 GMT
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NHS Pension Scheme flexible retirement options webinar

Learn about the new flexible retirement options available to members of the NHS Pension Scheme that will be introduced this year.

21 June 2023 14:00 - 15:00 GMT
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Your journey to offering T Level industry placements

Join our upcoming webinar on hosting T Level industry placements in the NHS.

22 June 2023 15:00 - 16:30 GMT
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Latest blog posts

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What is the experience of LGBTQ+ NHS staff?

The NHS Staff Survey highlights the inequalities faced by LGBTQ+ staff and is a measure of how our healthcare system cares for those who care for us.

17 May 2023
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A flexible approach to supporting and developing newly qualified maternity support workers

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust tell us about their flexible maternity support worker (MSW) role and preceptorship programme.

25 April 2023
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Conscious retention – creating a more secure workforce

A blog exploring how freedom to speak up guardians can play a key role in the 'conscious' retention of staff.

16 March 2023
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